Simple Crispy Fried Tempeh

5 from 3 votes

Simple Crispy Fried Tempeh

Simple Crispy Fried Tempeh is a super easy, quick, and simple side dish or snack loaded with protein. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally vegan with just a few ingredients only!

Author: Taste of Nusa

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indonesian

Difficulty: Easy

Dietary: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:10

Additional Time:15

Total Time:30

Ingredients

12 oz (340 gr) tempeh, 1 block
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, optional
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp granulated mushroom bouillon, optional
1 cup (240 ml) water
Oil, for frying

Instructions

Slice tempeh thinly – Cut a block of tempeh into smaller pieces about 2 x 2.5-inch / 5 x 6.5 cm rectangles. Slice each rectangle thinly. Set aside.
Grind spices – Grind garlic and coriander seeds with mortar and pestle into a paste.
Make marinate water – Add the seasoning paste to a small container. Add salt, granulated mushroom bouillon, and a little bit of water. Mix until combined with no lump. Add the remaining water and stir until well combined.
Marinate the tempeh slices in the seasoning water for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through the marination process for even distribution.
Fry – In a large frying pan, add oil enough for deep frying. Heat oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, remove the tempeh from the seasoning water and shake off the excess water. Deep fry tempeh until golden brown and crispy or 6-7 minutes. Flip occasionally for even browning. Remove tempeh from the oil. Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately. Fried tempeh is best served freshly hot or it will lose its crispness after some time.

Notes

Marinate and fry as needed – If you don't plan to eat a block of tempeh in one sitting, just marinate and fry as many tempeh slices as you need. Store the leftover raw tempeh and seasoning water in the fridge separately.

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